Schottky Barrier Diode
This is a simple diode that exhibits non-linear impedance. These diodes are…
Microwave Transistors
There is a need to develop special transistors to tolerate the microwave…
Varactor Diode
A voltage variable capacitance of a reverse biased junction can be termed…
Transmission Lines Vs Waveguides
The main difference between a transmission line and a wave guide is…
Types of Transmission Lines
The conventional open-wire transmission lines are not suitable for microwave transmission, as…
Stub Matching
If the load impedance mismatches the source impedance, a method called "Stub…
Losses due to Impedance Mismatch
The transmission line, if not terminated with a matched load, occurs in…
Efficiency of Transmission Lines
The efficiency of transmission lines is defined as the ratio of the…
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)
The standing wave is formed when the incident wave gets reflected. The…


